Emission Control in Two Wheelers Using Magnesium Nanoparticle as a Catalyst

Abstract:

Automobile emission is considered as the major source of pollution. Two wheelers are the main contributors in that due to its large number. For controlling the pollution the available methods of are pre-pollution control and post pollution control. This work is based on the post pollution control method in two-wheeler automobiles using magnesium as a catalyst. To achieve this objective, an innovative design of catalytic converter for two-wheeler automobiles is proposed using magnesium nanoparticle as a catalyst. This proposed method aims in the prevention of environmental pollution contributed from two-wheeler automobiles. It involves the use of magnesium which is cheaper than the counter parts rhodium nanoparticles, platinum, and palladium.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 766-767)
• Pages: 343-347
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.766-767.343
• Online since: June 2015
• Authors: A. Karthikeyan*
• Keywords: Catalytic Converter, Emission, Engine

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